Sheet bread sheets of Asia in daily life and trade
Asian sheet bread made from durum wheat and raisin pulp serves many roles from waterproof coverings and blankets to sleeping bags and window panes. Russian engineers even crafted a bread paste sleeping bag. Turks use it as bagging for nuts and candies, withers for drinks, and as bookbinding material. the bread remains elastic and tear resistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia Minor
Arabia
Turkestan
Tigris-Euphrates Valley
Levant
Bosporus
Skimpy Handbag Story Sparks Price Debate on Diamonds
A New York jewelry clerk shows a platinum five inch handbag with diamonds on one side to a wealthy buyer. The customer balks at the single, diamond free side. The seller offers to add diamonds to the other side at an extra $7,000, making the item more lavish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whfth Avenue
New York City
Dignity and Self Regard in Everyday Life
The author asks if dignity comes from ancestry, achievement, possessions, or reputation. They question whether dignity is tied to fixed standards or to others' opinions and wonder if one can relax like others who seem more frivolous. The reflection probes what constitutes true dignity.
Wicked King John turned on the public in taxis
A London Chronicle excerpt humorously recalls King John as a tyrant who ran over people with motorcars and taxis, as described by a professor's daughter and questioned by the professor. The tale lampoons historical judgment with a child's misremembered lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King John
London Chronicle
Financial Jealousy in a Courier Journal Dialogue
A Louisville Courier Journal passage notes a duke’s fear and jealousy as an heiress reveals his anxiety not over a rival but over her spending. The exchange shows control dynamics and the social sting of wealth in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
One Way to Live and All on His Side Quips
A pair of witty exchanges from contemporary papers contrasts social halves and family pride. The Philadelphia Record quotes a wise man about half the world and a simple mug about spending the other half, while the Washington Star riffs on Mr Bliggins and Miss Cayenne debating family pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Mr. Bliggins
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Third degree cited in career experience quote
A Baltimore American quotation notes a person answering that they have received a degree in many cities, humorously calling it the third degree. The line plays on degrees as a pun reflecting professional experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Hunting the Fox in Old Militia Trickery and Plumed Parade
The late General J Watts de Peyster recalls a grandfathers era drill called hunting the fox. In Cooperstown a line of militia men moved in a spiral around a lead officer with a tall plume while martial music sounded. The coil then unwound as soldiers rose and drums filled the air in a striking display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Watts de Peyster
Frank Allaben
Cooperstown
Ajax
History of Mankind Parable by Anatole France
Henry Watterson recounts a tale of an Eastern king who commands doctors to write mankind history. After years of abridgments the king dies without learning it, and the doctor reveals the grim truth that men are born suffer and die. The story appears in the Louisville Courier Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anatole
France
Zeb
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Weight of Water and Shoe Weights
The article lists weights for water volumes and shoe types. Water density values include 1 cubic foot fresh water at 62.5 pounds and salt water at 64.3 pounds, with other measures given in cubic inches, feet, and cylinders. Shoe weights note men’s dress shoes around two pounds per pair, street shoes about two and a half, work shoes three pounds or more, and women's shoes about three quarters of a pound.
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U. S
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Haverhill
Mass
Indianapolis News
Would Need a Tank
Dr Arnold visits a patient Mrs Burrell insisting the baby drink one cow’s milk daily. The mother agrees reluctantly, asking how the infant will manage the consumption.
Bells Knells and Yells at the Daily
A clipped exchange from the Birmingham Age Herald recalls a feature writer losing a job over a joking column. The speaker Chawly notes his role covering birth, wedding, and funeral notices and his attempt at an original title.
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Harry
Worning Daily
Chawly
Birmingham Age-Herald
Evils that are passed should not be mourned proverb
A compact note cites the Italian saying that evils once passed should not be mourned, reflecting a stoic view on misfortune and change. The item presents a cultural proverb without further context or attributions.
Hugh O Neal Dead After Telegram From Sweet Grass
A telegram announced the death of Hugh O Neal, longtime ranch and stock partner with Dr. Beaupre in Teton county. No cause given. Dr. Beaupre and Undertaker Connor left to recover the body and plan burial in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
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Hugh O’neal
Sweet Grass
Altoona
Dr. Beaupre
Notice of Sale of School Bonds
The board of trustees of school district No. 12 Teton county Montana will sell to the highest bidder for cash at 10 o clock a m on Monday May 11 1914 at the office of the county attorney in the courthouse at Chateau Teton county Montana coupon bonds of 5600 bearing 6 percent interest payable annually at the county treasurer Choteau Montana redeemable in 10 years from May 1 1914 and 8 years to maturity par and accrued interest. bids may be rejected. Trustees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees of
Teton County
Montana
Chateau
Choteau
County Treaurer
Notice to Contractors for Bynum School House Bid
Sealed bids for the construction of a school house at Bynum Montana are due by 12 noon on Monday May 18 1914. Plans and specs available at the county attorney's office in Choteau and at Bynum Mercantile Co. A 10 percent certified check and a full bid bond are required. The board may reject any bid. Harry King chairman Peter Kelly clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bynum
Teton County
Montana
Court House
Choteau
Bynum Mercantile Co
Guardians Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Montana
Court ordered sale of minor Thomas Edward Ganong’s land in Teton County Montana slated for May 9 1914 at 10 am at the Choteau courthouse. Guardian E H Ganong offers an undivided one half interest in the southeast quarter of section nine township twenty six north range two west with cash terms and 10 percent down on sale day.
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District Court
County of
Teton
Montana
Thomas Edward Ganong
Minour
Choteau
Thomas Edward Canong
State of
Township Twenty-Sty
Montana Meridian
E. H. Ganong
Administrator's Sale of Real and Personal Property
In Montana Teton county district court the administrator of George I Wintz estate announces a public cash sale of real and personal property pursuant to an April 6, 1914 court order.
Auction of Kintz Estate in Chateau Montana 1914
The estate of George Kintz to be sold to the highest bidder on Saturday May 18 1914 at 2 pm at the court house front door in Chateau Teton county Montana. The sale includes real and personal property described by land parcels amounting to 15911 acres with improvements and listed personal items plus a mortgage of 400. Terms require 25 percent cash on land with balance upon court confirmation and deed at purchaser expense. Administrator John R. Gleason announces the sale with attorney James Sulgrove assisting. First publication April 24 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Teton County
Montana
George Kintz
Montana Meridian
Toton County
Guardian's Sale Notice of Pierre Eyraud Estate Lands
Guardian Edward J Ttlrsbberg will sell at public auction March 28, 1914 at the home ranch in Teton Montana all lands in sections 2 11 12 28 31 and more described with lots and parcels. Personal property includes farming gear live stock and stock in Brady Irrigation Co. Cash purchase with 10 percent at sale and rest after court confirmation. Deed at purchaser cost.
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District Court
County of Teton
Montana
Pierre Eyraud
Ten Oelock A
Teton Montana
Pierre Byrnaud
Pierre Eyrand
County
Teton
State of
Meridian
Holt
Brady Irrigation Co
Edward J Ttlrsbberg
Pierre Estaud
Administrator Sale in Teton County Montana Estate
The administrator of the estate of nul Ro Simonson, deceased, will sell for cash at public auction on May 9 1914 at the courthouse in Choteau Montana. The sale includes patent land southeast quarter section 32 township 22 north range west Montana meridian containing 100 acres with improvements and appurtenances and desert entry southwest quarter section 34 township 2 north ranges west Montana meridian containing 160 acres with improvements. Personal property includes three work horses an old work horse an old Mitchell wagon a set double harness a sulky plow a disc harrow an old stove and a list of household goods. James Sulgrove attorney for administrator. First publication April 37 1914
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District Court
Eighth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Teton County
Nul Ro Simonson
Choteau
Pan Ro Simonson
Montana Meridian
Mitchell
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Chas. Frost
Haugen’s Cash Bazaar
J. M. Weaver
Sheet Breads OF Asia
Chatham
Harry King
Peter Kelly
George I Wintz
John R. Gleason
James Sulgrove
Autoroey
Guardian
Reats
Henry Davidson
Paul R. Siimonson
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